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PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE MANUAL
PNPM-D-0-4-14 (DHRDD)
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PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE
ETHICAL DOCTRINE
Copyright 1992
Reprinted 2003
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Directorate for Human Resource and Doctrine Development
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Ground Floor, NHQ Building, Camp Crame, Quezon City and
telephone numbers (632) 725-4046 or 723-0401 local 3184.
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MEMORANDUM
MEMORANDUM
TO : All Concerned
FROM : Chief, PNP
SUBJECT : Propagation of the PNP Ethical Doctrine
DATE : February 11, 2014
1. References:
a. CODE-P 2013 and Beyond; and
b. Article VI, Section 3 (3.1) PNP Code of Professional
Conduct and Ethical Standards (PNPCOPCES).
2. As the organization remains true to its commitment to
develop values-oriented and disciplined PNP personnel, it
is but befitting to remind our personnel of the importance
and value of the provisions of the PNPCOPCES otherwise
known as the PNP Ethical Doctrine. This Doctrine provides
the moral and ethical guidance to all PNP personnel and
sets the moral tone and norms of professional conduct in the
police service.
3. On this note, I enjoin every PNP personnel to internalize and
adhere to the provisions of this Doctrine as an essential part
of our roles as police officers.
4. For widest dissemination.
ALAN LA MADRID PURISIMA
Police Director General
Republic of the Philippines
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NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF, PNP
Camp Rafael Crame, Quezon City
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MESSAGE
As enforcers of the law, the men and
women of the Philippine National Police (PNP)
are expected to carry out their functions with
utmost efficiency and dedication to ensure that
communities are safe and crime-free. But more
than just being law enforcers, PNP personnel
should be exemplars of community service--
keeping the interest and welfare of the people
at heart and serving them with professionalism,
morality and integrity.
While physical strength, stamina and agility are important to the
job, police officers must be imbued with the strength of character and
moral values to effectively guide them in all facets of their work. This is a
daunting challenge, especially in the face of taunts and temptations that
lead law enforcers astray from the standards of the uniform, and thereby
become a liability to the profession.
The PNP Ethical Doctrine serves as a constant reminder of the
need for our police officers to stand as role models in the community,
adhering always to the principle that public office is a public trust, and
that public accountability must be the unbending yardstick of all our
actions and decisions in the performance of duty.
I commend the PNP leadership for continuing to propagate
the PNP Code of Professional Conduct and Ethical Standards
(PNPCOPCES) through the PNP Ethical Doctrine. May this document
serve as the “Bible” of all PNP personnel in the course of their daily
mission to serve our true bosses, the Filipino people, under the vision
of Tuwid na Daan.
MAR ROXAS
Secretary
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT
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MESSAGE
It is our commitment to take upon
ourselves the intent and spirit of the PNP
Ethical Doctrine. As public servants, it
is our moral obligation to abide with the
provisions of this Doctrine and make it as
part of our daily lives as we deal with our
families, colleagues, and other members of
the community.
We need to continually enhance and
strengthen our moral fiber as we face the various challenges
of police work. With this, I enjoin every PNP personnel to
internalize and know the provisions of the PNPCOPCES by
heart for this will be our guiding light as we pass through the
dark alleys of police work.
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PREFACE
The PNP Code of Professional Conduct
and Ethical Standards (PNPCOPCES)
comprises the basic ethical doctrine of the
organization. This Code was promulgated
through NAPOLCOM Resolution No. 92-4
entitled, “Approving the Philippine National
Police Code of Professional Conduct and
Ethical Standards” with the end view of
attaining highly professional, efficient and
competent police officers worthy of emulation
and deserving of public trust and respect.
In 1995, the PNPCOPCES was developed into a doctrine
what is now known as the “PNP Ethical Doctrine”. This Doctrine
carries with it the same provisions as contained under the original
Code and remains to be enforced.
As police officers, it is our obligation to always remain
morally upright and be conscious of the impact of our actions in
the performance of our duties as police officers.
The PNP Ethical Doctrine is one of anchors of “Serbisyong
Makatotohanan”. Let us internalize its provisions and remain
committed to its ideals.
ALEX PAUL INTO MONTEAGUDO
Police Director
The Director, Directorate for Human
Resource and Doctrine Development
National Police Commission
NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS, PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE
DIRECTORATE FOR HUMAN RESOURCE
AND DOCTRINE DEVELOPMENT
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CPNP Memo Directive.................................... iii
Message......................................................... iv
Preface ........................................................... vi
CHAPTER 1 DECLARATION OF
POLICY....................................1
Section 1-1 General.....................................1
1.1 Purpose...........................1
1.2 Scope and Limitation.......1
1.3 Recommendation for
Changes..........................2
Section 1-2 Declaration of Policy.................3
CHAPTER 2 POLICE OFFICER’S CREED
AND STAND ON BASIC
ISSUES ....................................4
Section 2-1 The PNP Core Values ..............4
Section 2-2 The Police Officer’s Creed .......4
Section 2-3 PNP Stand On Basic Issues.....6
2.7 PNP Image......................6
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2.8 Career Management, The
Key to Professionalism....6
2.9 Police Management
Leadership ......................7
2.10 Equality In The Service ...7
2.11 Delicadeza ......................8
2.12 Police Lifestyle ................8
2.13 Political Patronage ..........9
2.14 Human Rights .................9
2.15 Setting Example..............9
CHAPTER 3 PROFESSIONAL
CONDUCT AND ETHICAL
STANDARDS.........................10
Section 3-1 Standard of Police
Professionalism......................10
Section 3-2 Police Professional
Conduct..................................10
3.1 Commitment to
Democracy....................10
3.2 Commitment to Public
Interest ..........................11
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3.3 Non-Partisanship...........11
3.4 Physical Fitness and
Health............................11
3.5 Secrecy Discipline.........12
3.6 Social Awareness..........12
3.7 Non-Solicitation of
Patronage......................13
3.8 Proper Care and Use of
Public Property..............13
3.9 Respect for Human
Rights............................14
3.10 Devotion to Duty............14
3.11 Conservation of Natural
Resources.....................14
3.12 Discipline.......................15
3.13 Loyalty...........................15
3.14 Obedience to
Superiors.......................15
3.15 Command
Responsibility................15
Section 3-3 Ethical Standards ...................16
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3.16 Morality..........................16
3.17 Judicious Use
of Authority ....................17
3.18 Integrity .........................17
3.19 Justice...........................17
3.20 Humility .........................17
3.21 Orderliness....................18
3.22 Perseverance................18
CHAPTER 4 CUSTOMS AND
TRADITIONS .........................19
Section 4-1 General Statement .................19
Section 4-2 Definition of Terms..................19
4.1 Customs........................19
4.2 Traditions ......................19
4.3 Courtesy........................19
4.4 Ceremony......................20
4.5 Social Decorum.............20
Section 4-3 Police Customs
on Courtesy............................20
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4.6 Salute............................20
4.7 Salute to National Color
and Standard.................20
4.8 Address/Title .................20
4.9 Courtesy Calls...............21
Section 4-4 Police Customs on
Ceremonies............................23
4.11 Flag Raising
Ceremony......................23
4.12 Flag Lowering
Ceremony......................23
4.13 Half-Mast.......................23
4.14 Funeral Service
and Honors....................23
4.15 Ceremony Tendered
to Retirees.....................23
4.16 Honor Ceremony...........24
4.17 Turn Over Ceremony ....24
4.18 Wedding Ceremony ......24
4.19 Anniversary ...................25
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Social Decorum......................25
4.20 Proper Attire ..................25
4.21 Table Manners...............25
4.22 Social Graces................25
4.23 Uniform/Appearance .....25
4.24 Manner of Walking ........26
Section 4-6 Other Police Customs ............26
4.25 Visiting the Sick.............26
4.26 Survivor Assistance
to Heirs of Deceased
Members .......................26
4.27 Visiting the Religious
Leaders .........................27
4.28 Athletics.........................27
4.29 Happy Hours .................27
Section 4-7 Tradition .................................27
4.30 Spiritual Belief ...............27
4.31 Valor..............................28
4.32 Patriotism ......................28
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4.33 Discipline.......................28
4.34 Gentlemanliness ...........28
4.35 Word of Honor...............29
4.36 Duty...............................29
4.37 Loyalty...........................29
4.38 Camaraderie .................29
CHAPTER 5 POLICE OFFICER’S PLEDGE
PRINCIPLES AND
CONDUCT OF LAW
ENFORCEMENT
OFFICIALS ...........................30
Section 5-1 The Police Officer’s Pledge....30
Section 5-2 Forum to Recite......................31
Section 5-3 Fundamental Principles..........31
Section 5-4 Code of Conduct for Law
Enforcement Officials .............35
CHAPTER 6 PROPOGATION,
DEVELOPMENT AND
ADHERENCE.........................38
Section 6-1 Foundation .............................38
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Section 6-2 Commitment...........................38
Section 6-3 Propagation and
Development ..........................39
Section 6-4 Appropriations ........................41
Section 6-5 Miscellaneous.........................41
CHAPTER 7 ADMINISTRATIVE
SANCTIONS AND
AMENDMENTS......................43
Section 7-1 Penalties and Administrative
Sanctions................................43
Section 7-2 Amendments ..........................43
Section 7-3 Effectivity................................44
ANNEX..........................................................45
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“Apply thine heart unto instruction, and
thine ears to words of knowledge.”
(Proverbs 23:12)

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CHAPTER 1
DECLARATION OF POLICY
Section 1-1 General
1.1 Purpose. This manual prescribes
the Ethical Doctrine for the Philippine
National Police. Its purpose is to
provide moral and ethical guidance to
all PNP members.
1.2 Scope and Limitation
a. This Ethical Doctrine was
culled from the PNP Code
of Professional Conduct
and Ethical Standards
(PNPCOPCES) with inception of
additional and related principles.
This manual contains policies,
principles, guidelines and
sanctions. All geared towards
the internalization of moral
values and service dedication.
This Doctrine consists of
seven chapters with contents
similar to the provisions of the
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PNPCOPCES. The adoption
of the PNP Code of Conduct as
an Ethical Doctrine reinforces
the former as an effective
instrument in the moral values
internalization in the PNP.
b. This Ethical Doctrine applies
to both uniformed and non-
uniformed personnel of the PNP,
unless specified otherwise.
c. This Ethical Doctrine is in
accordance with the PNP
Fundamental Doctrine and the
Code of Professional Conduct
and Ethical Standards.
1.3 Recommendation for Changes. Any
suggested revision or comment should
be forwarded to the Chief, Philippine
National Police Attn: Director,
Directorate for Human Resource and
Doctrine Development.
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Section 1-2 Declaration of Policy
All members of the Philippine National
Police shall abide, adhere to and internalize
the provisions of this Ethical Doctrine.
Towards this end, a truly professionalized and
dedicated law enforcer shall be developed in
promoting peace and order. Ensuring public
safety and enhancing community participation
guided by the principle that a public office is a
public trust and that all public servants must
at all times be accountable to the people.
They shall serve with utmost responsibility,
integrity, morality, loyalty and efficiency with
due respect to human rights and dignity
as hallmark of a democratic society. They
shall at all times, support and uphold the
Constitution, bear faithful allegiance to the
legitimate government, respect the duly
constituted authority and be loyal to the police
service.
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“Whoever loves instruction loves knowledge,
but he who hates correction is stupid.”
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CHAPTER 2
POLICE OFFICER’S CREED AND
STAND ON BASIC ISSUES
Section 2-1 The PNP Core Values
The police service is a noble profession
which demands from its members specialized
knowledge and skills, as well as high standard
of ethics and morality. Hence, the members
of the Philippine National Police must adhere
to and internalize the enduring core values of
love of God, respect for authority, selfless love
and service for people, sanctity of marriage
and family life, responsible dominion and
stewardship over material things, and
truthfulness.
Section 2-2 The Police Officer’s Creed
2.1 I believe in God, the Supreme Being,
a Great Provider, and the Creator of
all men and everything dear to me. In
return, I can do no less than love Him
above all, by obeying His word, seeking
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His guidance in the performance of my
sworn duties, and honoring Him at all
times.
2.2 I believe that respect for authority
is a duty. I respect and uphold the
Constitution, the laws of land and the
applicable rules and regulations. I
recognize the legitimacy and authority
of the leadership; and obey legal
orders of my superior officers.
2.3 I believe in selfless love and service
to people. Towards this end, I commit
myself to the service of my fellowmen
over and above my personal interest.
2.4 I believe in the sanctity of marriage and
family life. I shall set the example of
decency and morality and shall have
high regard for family life and value of
marital fidelity.
2.5 I believe in the responsible dominion
and stewardship over material
things. I shall inhibit myself from
extravagance and ostentatious display
of material things. I shall respect
private and public properties and
prevent others from destroying them. I
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shall help protect the environment and
conserve nature to maintain ecological
balance.
2.6 I believe in the wisdom of truthfulness.
I must be trustworthy and shall uphold
the truth at all times.
Section 2-3 PNP Stand On Basic Issues
The deployment and employment of
the PNP personnel require the organization
and its members to bare their stand on the
following basic issues:
2.7 PNP Image. The image of any
organization affects the esprit de’
corps, morale and welfare of the
members, and sense of pride to the
organization. Thus, all members of the
PNP should act in a manner that would
reflect best on the PNP and live by the
PNP’s core values.
2.8 Career Management, The Key
to Professionalism. The proper
implementation of the PNP’s Career
Management will greatly enhance the
personnel professionalization process
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with regard on procurement, training,
promotion, assignment, placement,
awards, and retirement. The PNP shall
formulate a stringent policy and strictly
implement the human resources
development system, compatible to the
equitable distribution of procurement,
fair promotion, nationalize approach
in assignment, skill development
immediate grant of reward and award,
and decent living upon retirement.
2.9 Police Management Leadership.
The effectiveness of law enforcement
is reflective of the managerial
capabilities and competent leadership
of the men and women who run the
PNP organization. These attributes
must therefore be one of the primary
base for consideration in the selection
of personnel for employment and
deployment purposes.
2.10 Equality In The Service. There shall
be judicious and equitable distribution
of opportunity to prove one’s worth
in the police service. The problem
on inequity thru class orientation and
factionalism, both real and perceived,
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premised on favored assignment,
inequitableopportunityoftraining,unfair
granting of promotion, and untimely
awarding of achievements, will create
an atmosphere of demoralization.
The result is inefficiency and lack
of teamwork to the detriment of the
organization. It behooves therefore
on the PNP leadership to address the
situation. The civilian character of the
organization requires adherence to the
rule on merit and fitness system and
to dissociate the above process from
class orientation and factionalism.
2.11 Delicadeza. In consonance with the
requirements of honor and integrity in
the PNP, all members must have the
moral courage to sacrifice self interest
in keeping with the time honored
principle of delicadeza.
2.12 Police Lifestyle. The PNP shall
promote and maintain a lifestyle for
its member which the public will find
credible and respectable. The public
expects a police officer to live a simple
and dignified life. They must be free
from greed, corruption and exploitation.
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2.13 Political Patronage. PNP members
shall inhibit themselves from soliciting
political patronage on matters
pertaining to assignment, award,
training and promotion.
2.14 Human Rights. PNP members shall
respect and protect human dignity and
man’s inalienable rights to life, liberty
and property
2.15 Setting Example. All PNP members
shall set good example to their
subordinates and follow good example
from the superiors.
“A good law without execution is like an
unperformed promise.”
(V. Taylor)
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CHAPTER 3
PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT AND
ETHICAL STANDARDS
Section 3-1 Standard of Police
Professionalism
PNP members shall perform their duties
with integrity, intelligence and competence
in the application of specialized skill and
technical knowledge with excellence and
expertise.
Section 3-2 Police Professional
Conduct
3.1 Commitment to Democracy.
Uniformed PNP members shall commit
themselves to the democratic way of life
and values and maintain the principle
of public accountability. They shall, at
all times, uphold the Constitution and
be loyal to our country, people and
organization above their loyalty to any
person.
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3.2 Commitment to Public Interest.
PNP members shall always uphold
public interest over and above personal
interest. All government properties,
resources and powers of their
respective offices must be employed
and used effectively, honestly and
efficiently, particularly to avoid wastage
of public funds and revenues. PNP
members must avoid and prevent the
“malversation” of human resources,
government time, property and funds.
3.3 Non-Partisanship. PNP Members
shall provide services to everyone
without discrimination regardless of
party affiliation in accordance with
existing laws and regulations.
3.4 Physical Fitness and Health. PNP
members shall strive to be physically
and mentally fit and in good health at
all times. Toward this end, they shall
undergo regular physical exercises
and annual medical examination in
any PNP hospital or medical facility,
and actively participate in the Physical
Fitness and Sports Development
Program of the PNP.
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3.5 Secrecy Discipline. PNP members
shall guard the confidentiality
of classified information against
unauthorized disclosure, including
confidential aspects of official business,
special orders, communications and
other documents, roster or any portion
thereof of the PNP, contents of criminal
records, identities of persons who may
have given information to the police
in confidence and other classified
information on intelligence material.
3.6 Social Awareness. PNP members
and their immediate family members
shall be encouraged to actively get
involved in religious, social and civic
activities to enhance the image of the
organization without affecting their
official duties.
3.7 Non-Solicitation of Patronage. PNP
members shall seek self-improvement
through career development and shall
not directly or indirectly solicit influence
or recommendation form politicians,
high-ranking government officials,
prominent citizens, persons affiliated
with civic or religious organizations
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with regard to their assignments,
promotions, transfer or those of other
members of the force, nor shall they
initiate any petition to be prepared and
presented by citizens in their behalf.
Moreover, they shall advise their
immediate relatives not to interfere
in the activities of the police service
particularly in the assignment and
reassignment of personnel.
3.8 Proper Care and Use of Public
Property. PNP members shall
promote and maintain sense of
responsibility in the protection, proper
care and judicious disposition and
use of public property issued for their
official use or entrusted to their care
and custody just like “a good father
of the family”. When the Commander/
Director is relieved from his post, all
properties/equipment belonging to the
government must be turned-over to the
incoming. A committee for the purpose
shall be proper. Hence, it is a taboo
for outgoing Commander/Director to
detach, remove and bring home or to
his new assignment properties which
do not personally belong to him.
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3.9 Respect for Human Rights. In the
performance of duty, PNP members
shall respect and protect human
dignity and uphold the human rights
of all persons. No member shall inflict,
instigate or tolerate extra-judicial
killings, arbitrary arrests, any act of
torture or other cruel, inhuman or
degrading treatment or punishment,
and shall not invoke superior orders
or exceptional circumstances such
as a state-of-war, a threat to national
security, internal political instability or
any public emergency as a justification
for committing such human rights
violations.
3.10 Devotion to Duty. PNP members shall
perform their duties with dedication,
thoroughness, efficiency, enthusiasm,
determination, and manifest concern
for public welfare, and shall refrain
from engaging in any activity which
shall be in conflict with their duties as
public servants.
3.11 Conservation of Natural Resources.
- PNP members shall help in the
development and conservation of
our natural resources for ecological
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balance and posterity as these are the
inalienable heritage of our people.
3.12 Discipline. PNP members shall
conduct themselves properly at all
times keeping with the rules and
regulations of the organization.
3.13 Loyalty. PNP members shall be loyal to
the Constitution and the police service
as manifested by their loyalty to their
superiors, peers and subordinates as
well.
3.14 Obedience to Superiors. PNP
members shall obey lawful orders and
be courteous to superior officers and
other appropriate authorities within the
chain of command. They shall readily
accept whenever they are assigned
anywhere in the country. Therefore, it
is taboo for any personnel to petition
in court or in any public forum his
assignment.
3.15 Command Responsibility. In
accordance with the Doctrine on
Command Responsibility, immediate
Commanders/Directors shall be
responsible for the effective
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supervision, control and direction of
their personnel and shall see to it
that all government resources shall
be managed, expended or utilized in
accordance with laws and regulations
and safeguard against losses thru
illegal or improper disposition.
Section 3-3 Ethical Standards
Ethical standards shall refer to
established and generally accepted moral
values. Ethical acts to be observed are the
following:
3.16 Morality. PNP members shall adhere
to high standards of morality and
decency and shall set good examples
for others to follow. In no instance
during their terms of office, among
other things, shall they be involved
as owners, operators, managers or
investors in any house of ill-repute
or illegal gambling den or other
places devoted to vices, nor shall
they patronize such places unless on
official duty, and tolerate operations of
such establishments in their respective
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areas of responsibilities. They shall
be faithful to their lawfully wedded
spouses.
3.17 Judicious Use of Authority. PNP
members shall exercise proper and
legitimate use of authority in the
performance of duty.
3.18 Integrity. PNP members shall exercise
proper and legitimate use of authority
in the performance of duty.
3.19 Justice. PNP members shall strive
constantly to respect the rights of others
so that they can fulfill their duties and
exercise their rights as human beings,
parents, children, citizens, workers,
leaders, or in other capacities and to
see to it that others do likewise.
3.20 Humility. PNP members shall
recognize the fact that they are public
servants and not the masters of the
people and towards this end, they
shall perform their duties without
arrogance. They shall also recognize
their own inadequacies, inabilities and
limitations as individuals and perform
their duties without attracting attention
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or expecting the applause of others.
3.21 Orderliness. PNP members
shall follow logical procedures in
accomplishing tasks assigned to them
to minimize waste in the use of time,
money and effort.
3.22 Perseverance. Once a decision
is made, PNP members shall take
legitimate means to achieve the goal
even in the face of internal or external
difficulties, and despite anything which
might weaken their resolve in the
course of time.
“Curiosity is one of the most permanent and
certain characteristics of a vigorous mind.”
(Samuel Johnson)
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CHAPTER 4
CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS
Section 4-1 General Statement
The PNP adopts the generally
acceptable customs and traditions based on
the desirable practices of the police service.
These shall serve to inspire PNP members as
the organization endeavors to attain its goals
and objectives.
Section 4-2 Definition of Terms
4.1 Customs. Established usage or social
practices carried on by traditions that
have obtained the force of law.
4.2 Traditions. Bodies of beliefs, stories,
customs and usages handed down
from generation to generation with the
effect of an unwritten law.
4.3 Courtesy. A manifestation or
expression of consideration and
respect for others.
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4.4 Ceremony. A formal act or set of
formal acts established by customs or
authority as proper to special occasion.
4.5 Social Decorum. A set of norms and
standards practiced by members
during social and other functions.
Courtesy
The following are customs on courtesy in
the PNP:
4.6 Salute. Salute is the usual greeting
rendered by uniformed members
upon meeting and recognizing person
entitled to a salute.
4.7 Salute to National Color and
Standard. Members stand at attention
and salute the national color and
standard as it pass by them or when
the national color is raised or lowered
during ceremonies.
4.8 Address/Title. Junior in rank address
senior members who are entitled to
salute with the word “Sir” or “Ma’am”.
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All Police Commissioned Officers shall
be addressed sir or ma’am by Police
Non-Commissioned Officers and Non-
Uniformed Personnel.
4.9 Courtesy Calls. The following are the
customs on courtesy calls:
a. Courtesy Call of Newly
Assigned/Appointed Member.
PNP members who are newly
appointed or assigned in a
unit or command call on the
chief of the unit or command
and other key personnel as a
matter of courtesy, as well as
for accounting, orientation and
other purposes.
b. Christmas Call. PNP members
pay a Christmas Call on
their local executives in their
respective area of responsibility.
c. New Year’s Call. PNP members
pay a New Year’s call on
their commanders and/or key
officials in their respective area
of responsibility.
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d. Promotion Call. Newly promoted
PNP members call on their
unit head. On this occasion,
they are usually given due
recognition and congratulations
by their peers for such deserved
accomplishment.
e. Exit Call. PNP members pay an
Exit Call on their superiors in the
unit or command when relieved
or reassigned out of the said unit
or command.
f. Courtesy of the Post. The host
unit extends hospitality to visiting
personnel who pay respect to
the command or unit.
g. Rank Has-Its-Own Privilege
(RHIP). PNP members
recognize the practice that
different ranks carry with them
corresponding privileges.
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Ceremonies
The following are police customs on
ceremonies:
4.11 Flag Raising Ceremony. The PNP
members honor the flag by hoisting
it and singing the National Anthem
before the start of the official days’
work.
4.12 Flag Lowering Ceremony. At the
end of the official days’ work, the PNP
members pause for a moment to salute
the lowering of the flag.
4.13 Half-Mast. The flag is raised at
half-mast in deference to deceased
uniformed members of the command.
4.14 Funeral Service and Honors.
Departed uniformed members,
retirees, war veterans or former PC/INP
members are given vigil, necrological
services and graveside honors as a
gesture of farewell.
4.15 Ceremony Tendered to Retirees.
In recognition of their long, faithful
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and honorable service to the PNP, a
testimonial activity shall be tendered in
their honor.
4.16 Honor Ceremony. Arrival and
departure honor ceremonies are
rendered to visiting dignitaries, VIPs
PNP Officers with the grade of Chief
Superintendent and above and AFP
officers of equivalent grade. Unless
waived.
4.17 Turnover Ceremony. The
relinquishment and assumption of
command or key position is publicly
announced in a Turnover Ceremony
by the outgoing and incoming officers
in the presence of the immediate
superior or his representative.
Outgoing Commander/Director should
not leave his post without proper
turnover. Turnover includes turnover
of properties/equipment, human and
material resources.
4.18 Wedding Ceremony. During marriage
of PNP members, a ceremony is
conducted with participants in uniform
and swords drawn.
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4.19 Anniversary. The birth or institutional
establishment of a command or unit
is commemorated in an Anniversary
Ceremony.
Section 4-5 Police Customs
on Social Decorum
The following are police customs on
social decorum:
4.20 Proper Attire. PNP members always
wear appropriate and proper attire in
conformity with the occasion.
4.21 Table Manners. PNP members
observe table etiquette at all times.
4.22 Social Graces. PNP members conduct
themselves properly in dealing with
people during social functions.
4.23 Uniform/Appearance.Thepubliclooks
upon a PNP member as distinctively
a man among men. It is a welcome
sight when PNP members wear their
uniform properly wherever they may
be. Bulging stomach is a taboo in the
uniformed service. Since disciplined
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PNP members are best exemplified by
those who are neat in appearance and
wearing the prescribed uniform, they
must therefore observe the following:
a. Wearing of prescribed uniform; and
b. Adherence to haircut prescribed
by rules and regulations.
4.24 Manner of Walking. Every PNP
member is expected to walk with pride
and dignity.
Section 4-6 Other Police Customs
4.25 Visiting the Sick. Immediate
commanders or other available officers
of the unit visit PNP Members who are
sick in the hospital, their residence or
any place of confinement in order that
their needs are attended to.
4.26 Survivor Assistance to Heirs of
Deceased Members. A survivor officer
is designated whenever PNP members
die, to render maximum assistance to
their bereaved family until all benefits
due shall have been received.
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4.27 Visiting the Religious Leaders.
PNP Officers visit religious leaders in
their area of assignment to establish
or maintain rapport and cooperation
between the different religious leaders
and the PNP.
4.28 Athletics. All PNP members indulge in
physical fitness activities to insure that
their proper physical appearance and
bearing are maintained with the waist
line measurement always smaller than
the size of his chest and in conformity
with the standard set forth by the
organization.
4.29 Happy Hours. Usually on Friday or
any other day suitable for the occasion,
PNP members gather together at their
PNP club for a light hearted jesting or
airing of minor gripes.
Section 4-7 Tradition
The following are police traditions:
4.30 Spiritual Belief. The PNP members
are traditionally religious and God-
loving person. They attend religious
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services together with the members of
their family.
4.31 Valor. History attests that the Filipino
law enforcers have exemplified
the tradition of valor in defending
the country from aggression and
oppression. They sacrificed their
limbs and lives for the sake of their
countrymen whom they have pledges
to serve.
4.32 Patriotism. The PNP members are
traditionally patriotic by nature. They
manifest their love of country with a
pledge of allegiance to the flag and a
vow to defend the Constitution.
4.33 Discipline. The discipline of PNP
members is manifested by instinctive
obedience to lawful orders and
thorough and spontaneous actions
towards attainment of organizational
objectives guided by moral, ethical and
legal norms.
4.34 Gentlemanliness. PNP members are
upright in character, gentle in manners,
dignified in appearance, and sincere in
their concern to fellowmen.
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4.35 Word of Honor. The PNP members’
word is their bond. They stand by and
commit to uphold it.
4.36 Duty. PNP members have historically
exemplified themselves as dedicated
public servants who perform their tasks
with a deep sense of responsibility and
self-sacrifice. They shall readily accept
assignment anywhere in the country.
4.37 Loyalty. PNP members are
traditionally loyal to the organization,
country and people as borne by history
and practice.
4.38 Camaraderie. The binding spirit that
enhances teamwork and cooperation
in the police organization, extending to
the people they serve is manifested by
the PNP members’ deep commitment
and concern for one another.
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when he can, encourages it.”
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30
CHAPTER 5
POLICE OFFICER’S PLEDGE
PRINCIPLES AND CONDUCT OF
LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS
Section 5-1 The Police Officer’s Pledge
5.1 I will love and serve God, my country
and people.
5.2 I will uphold the Constitution and obey
legal orders of the duly constituted
authorities.
5.3 I will oblige myself to maintain
a high standard of morality and
professionalism.
5.4 I will respect the customs and traditions
of the police service; and
5.5 I will live a decent and virtuous life to
serve as an example to others.
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Section 5-2 Forum to Recite
The Police Officer’s Pledge should be
recited during the following occasions:
a. Flag raising and flag retreat
ceremonies, jointly with the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag (Panunumpa sa
Watawat); and
b. PNP Training/course opening and
closing ceremonies;
1) Seminars on moral values
internalization; and
2) Other ceremonies.
Section 5-3 Fundamental Principles
The rigid application of fundamental
principles in police work is necessary to avoid
human rights violation and maintain respect
of the profession. Thus, PNP members have
the following responsibilities:
a. To prevent and control crime, disorder
and oppression by influential/
political groups, abusive soldiers and
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32
policemen, tyrannical policeman and
decadent society.
b. To recognize that the fulfillment of
its functions is dependent upon
community approval of its existence,
and on its ability to obtain and maintain
responsive support and participative
cooperation.
c. To recognize that in order to secure
and maintain the approval, support
and cooperation of the public, it has a
collateral responsibility of securing the
willing assistance of the public in the
task of securing observance of law.
d. To recognize that when the community
cooperates and assists the police,
it diminishes proportionately the
need for the use of physical force
and compulsion in achieving law
enforcement objectives.
e. To seek and preserve public favor,
not by soliciting public opinion, but by
constant demonstration of impartiality
by ready offering of individual service
and congeniality to all members of
the community without regard to their
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wealth, friendship, social standing
and race; and by ready offering of
individual sacrifice and to some extent
the sacrifice of relatives.
f. To use physical force only when the
exercise of persuasion, advice and
warning is found to be insufficient in
the pursuit of law observance or to
restore order, and shall resort only to
the minimum degree of physical force
necessary on any particular occasion in
achieving law enforcement objectives.
g. To constantly maintain wholesome
relationship with the community that
gives reality to the historic tradition
that the police is the people and the
people is the police; police officers are
members of the community who are
paid to render public safety services
due upon every citizen, endearing the
principle that a public office is a public
trust.
h. To recognize the need for strict
adherence to the law, refrain from
usurping the powers and authority of
the judiciary in avenging individuals,
judging guilt and punishing the guilty.
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i. To recognize that the test of police
efficiency is the absence of crime and
disorder, not the visible evidence of law
enforcement action in dealing crime
and disorder; enshrine the principle
that crime prevention is better than
crime solution; measure is better than
countermeasure.
j. To recognize that the test of law
enforcement integrity is the presence
of personal moral responsibility
exemplified by virtuous behavior and
non compromising law enforcement
officer.
k. To recognize that the achievement
of a professional service depends
principally upon the constant
development of police education and
training, research and planning and
exercise.
l. To recognize that the stability of the
Republic, the continuity of sovereignty
and strength of democracy depend
upon a police organization that is
constantly aware of the sensitive
balance between individual freedom
and collective security; ever-alert to
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the dangers of extra legal or immoral
procedures; and never compromise
principle in favor of evil means to attain
the good ends.
m. To recognize the ever magnificent
principle: Love God, honor the
government and respect the people.
n. To recognize that “the people is the
peace maker, the police is the peace
keeper and the local government is the
peace preserver.” If he goes beyond
and above of his role, he must observe
the three (3) C’s in internal and
external relations-consult, coordinate
and cooperate.
Section 5-4 Code of Conduct for Law
Enforcement Officials
This Code of Conduct for Law
Enforcement Officials was adopted by United
Nations General Assembly Resolution 34/169
of December 17, 1979.
a. Law enforcement official shall at all
times fulfill the duty imposed upon
them by law, by serving the community
and by protecting all persons against
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36
illegal acts, consistent with the high
degree of responsibility required by
their profession.
b. In the performance of their duty, law
enforcement officials shall respect and
protect human dignity and maintain
and uphold the human rights of all
persons.
c. Law enforcement officials may use
force only when strictly necessary
and to the extent required for the
performance of their duty.
d. Matters of confidential nature in the
possession of law enforcement officials
shall be kept confidential, unless the
performance of duty or the needs of
justice strictly require otherwise.
e. No law enforcement official may
inflict, instigate or tolerate any act
of torture or other cruel, inhuman or
degrading treatment or punishment,
nor may any law enforcement official
invoke superior order or exceptional
circumstances such as a state of war,
a threat to national security, internal
political instability or any other public
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emergency as a justification of torture
or other cruel, inhuman or degrading
treatment or punishment.
f. Law enforcement officials shall
ensure the full protection of the health
of persons in their custody and, in
particular, shall take immediate action
to secure medical attention whenever
required.
g. Law enforcement officials shall not
commit any act of corruption. They
shall also rigorously oppose and
combat all such acts.
h. Law enforcement officials shall respect
the law and the present Code. They
shall also, to the best of their capability,
prevent and rigorously oppose any
violation of them.
Law enforcement officials who have
reason to believe that a violation of the
present Code has occurred or is about to
occur shall report the matter to their superior
authorities and, where necessary, to other
appropriate authorities or organs vested with
reviewing or remedial power.
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CHAPTER 6
PROPOGATION AND ADHERENCE
Section 6-1 Foundation
All PNP members in the performance
of their duties shall fully abide by this
Ethical Doctrine. This Ethical Doctrine was
culled from the PNP Code of Professional
Conduct and Ethical Standard (COPCES)
which is anchored on the divine and moral
precepts, the Constitution of the Republic
of the Philippines and relevant provisions of
the Revised Penal Code, RA 6713 (Code of
Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public
Officials and Employees), RA 3019 (Anti-
Graft Practices Act), RA 6975 (DILG/PNP
Law of 1991) and other related special laws.
Section 6-2 Commitment
6.1 All PNP members shall take upon
themselves that the intent and spirit of
this Doctrine are honored and upheld
at all times.
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6.2 Directors, Chiefs and Heads of Offices/
Stations shall set the example and be
responsible for the adherence to this
Doctrine.
6.3 Priests/Ministers/Imams of the PNP
Chaplain Service, while setting the
example, shall actively participate in
the internalization of this Doctrine.
6.4 All members of the PNP shall take an
oath that they shall commit themselves
to this Doctrine. The oath of
commitment shall be done upon entry
into the PNP, upon promotion to the
next higher rank and upon assumption
of office/position.
6.5. All PNP members (uniformed or non
uniformed) shall execute a Pledge of
Covenant to adhere this Doctrine.
Section 6-3 Propagation,
Development and Adherence
Propagation, Development and
Adherence of this Doctrine is a command
policy and its implementation thereof is a
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commandresponsibilityofPNPCommanders/
Directors at all levels.
6.6 The PNP shall maintain the
PNPCOPCES as the conveyor of this
PNP Ethical Doctrine.
6.7 All PNP personnel shall be issued upon
entry into the police service a copy of
the PNP Ethical Doctrine which shall
be considered an accountable property
and shall have it with them daily.
6.8 The PNPCOPCES shall be internalized
by all members, and institutionalized in
the PNP. It will be part of the circular
of all PNP academic courses and will
be integrated in moral value programs
conducted thru regular police
information and education activities.
6.9 There shall undertake a continuous
appraisalandstudyontheeffectiveness
of the PNPCOPCES consistent with the
growth and dynamics of performance
standards and professionalization of
the PNP.
6.10 The PNPCOPCES shall be subject
to review initially three (3) years and
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every five (5) years thereafter, or
sooner if the need arises, for possible
revision and/or modification of its
implementation strategy.
6.11 The PNP Office of Ethical Standards
and PublicAccountability (PNPOESPA)
shall oversee the internalization of
the PNPCOPCES, and the DHRDD
shall monitor the adherence of PNP
members to this Ethical Doctrine.
Section 6-4 Appropriations
The fund allocation necessary for the
effective propagation and development of the
PNPCOPCES and Ethical Doctrine shall be
provided.
Section 6-5 Miscellaneous
There shall be a sustained effort to
improve this Ethical Doctrine thru the
COPCES in the following functional areas:
6.13 Strengthening and reinvigoration
of activities on historical recordings
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and interpretations of contemporary
events.
6.14 Structuring of the PNP organization to
reinforce values and standards of this
Doctrine.
6.15 In case of conflict in the practice of
customs and traditions on one hand
and in the performance of duties on the
other, the latter shall prevail.
6.16 PNP members shall be morally and
duty bound to advise fellow members
to adhere to this Doctrine and refrain
from violating the provisions of the
PNPCOPCES.
6.17 In cases where erring PNP members
are found to be incorrigibles, proper
report shall be made to the appropriate
authority.
6.18 Seminars shall be conducted in all
levels of Commands as one forum of
internalizing this Ethical Doctrine.
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CHAPTER 7
ADMINISTRATIVE SANCTIONS AND
AMENDMENTS
Section 7-1 Penalties and Administrative
Sanctions
The penalties of the commission of acts/
practices in violation of this Doctrine shall
be in accordance with the Revised Penal
Code, Republic Act No. 6713, Republic
Act No. 3019, and other special laws. For
acts or omissions which merely require
administrative sanctions, the applicable
punishments as provided for by the rules
and regulations promulgated by the PNP,
NAPOLCOM, Civil Service Commission, and
DILG shall be applied.
Section 7-2 Amendments
Any amendment to or revision of this
Doctrine may be proposed in a committee
formed for the purpose.
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Section 7-3 Effectivity
This Doctrine shall take effect upon
promulgation.
“If a house is divided against itself,
that house cannot stand.”
(Mark 3:25)
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RESOLUTION NO. 92-4
APPROVING THE PHILIPPINE
NATIONAL CODE OF
PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT AND
ETHICALS STANDARDS
WHEREAS, Section 37 of R.A. No.
6975 mandates the establishment by the
National Police Commission of a Code of
Conduct for members of the PNP to foster
individual efficiency, behavioral discipline
and organizational effectiveness, as well as
respect for constitutional and human rights
of citizens, democratic principles and ideals
and supremacy of civilian authority over the
military;
ANNEX
ANNEX
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46
WHEREAS, a Code of Conduct for PNP
members is necessary to set the moral tone
and norms of professional conduct in the
police service;
WHEREAS, in keeping with this need,
the Philippine National Police (PNP) has
initiated the drafting of such Code, through
a convention process participated in by
delegates from all regions, and has now
submitted it for the consideration of the
Commission;
WHEREAS, the Commission upon close
examination and analysis of the various
provision of the draft Code submitted by the
PNP, finds the same in accordance with the
desirable level of professional conduct and
ethical standards that should be observed by
all PNP members;
NOW, THEREFORE, the Commission,
acting in pursuance of Sec. 17 of R.A.
No. 6975, RESOLVES, as it is hereby
RESOLVED, to ADOPT the herein draft
Code presented by the PNP and promulgate
it as the Philippine National Police Code of
Professional Conduct and Ethical Standards.
ANNEX

47
It is therefore enjoined that the standards
embodied in the herein Code be internalized
and observed with utmost dedication and
commitment.
Approved this 12th day of March 1992, at
Makati, Metro Manila.
s/t CESAR N. SARINO
Secretary, DILG & Chairman
NAPOLCOM
s/t TEODULO C. NATIVIDAD, DCL
Vice-Chairman and Executive Officer
s/t VIRGILIO M. DAVID
Commissioner
s/t EDGAR DULA TORRES
Commissioner
s/t GUILLERMO P. ENRIQUEZ, JR.
Commissioner
Attested by:
s/t REYNALDO J.D. CUADERNO
Executive Director III
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